Leon Black And The Baked In Cover Provided  By The  Internal  Report

Leon Black And The Baked In Cover Provided By The Internal Report

In the report dated January 22, 2021, Dechert reviewed over 60,000 documents and interviewed more than 20 witnesses to examine Black’s social and business ties to Epstein, including payments, introductions, and services rendered. It concluded that there was no evidence that Black or his affiliates were involved in Epstein’s criminal activities, or that Epstein introduced Black to any under-age woman. The document confirmed that Black engaged Epstein for tax, estate-planning, philanthropic and family-office advice between about 2012 and 2017 — with total payments around $158 million — and that their social relationship dated to the mid-1990s. It found that Black believed Epstein had served his sentence in 2008 and viewed engaging him as not “inappropriate,” though the report notes Black severed ties around fall 2018.


The report also flagged red-flags: Epstein advised on a “proprietary” solution for a 2006 Grantor-Retained Annuity Trust (“GRAT”) that reportedly saved Black up to $1 billion+ in estate taxes, and a “step-up basis” transaction that may have saved about $600 million in future tax liability. The investigation found that Epstein’s compensation “far exceeded” what Black paid his other professional advisors, and payments after 2013 were made on an ad-hoc basis without formal service agreements. While the report cleared Black of criminal wrongdoing, it raised significant questions about the nature of Epstein’s advisory role and the scale/value of payments relative to documented services.



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Mega Edition:    Bill Barr And The Epstein Related Deposition Given To Congress (Part 13-14) (1/4/26)

Mega Edition: Bill Barr And The Epstein Related Deposition Given To Congress (Part 13-14) (1/4/26)

Bill Barr’s deposition before Congress on Jeffrey Epstein was a masterclass in calculated deflection. While Barr insisted that Epstein’s death was “absolutely” suicide, he conceded that the prison surveillance system had “blind spots”—a detail that conveniently leaves just enough room for speculation without providing definitive answers. His reliance on flawed or incomplete camera footage, combined with his dismissal of alternative forensic perspectives, came off less like transparency and more like institutional damage control. Instead of holding the Bureau of Prisons accountable, Barr’s narrative positioned the failures as unfortunate but inconsequential, a stance that fails to satisfy the public demand for clarity.Just as troubling was Barr’s evasiveness when pressed about Donald Trump’s knowledge of Epstein. He admitted to having spoken with Trump about Epstein’s death but couldn’t recall when one of those conversations occurred—an astonishing lapse considering the gravity of the matter. His reasoning that “if there were more to it, it would have leaked” was not only flippant but dismissive of the very real history of suppression, obstruction, and selective disclosure that has defined the Epstein saga. By leaning on institutional trust in a case defined by betrayal of that very trust, Barr’s testimony did little more than reinforce suspicions that the Department of Justice has long been more concerned with containment than accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Barr-Transcript.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

4 Jan 33min

Mega Edition:    Bill Barr And The Epstein Related Deposition Given To Congress (Part 10-12) (1/4/26)

Mega Edition: Bill Barr And The Epstein Related Deposition Given To Congress (Part 10-12) (1/4/26)

Bill Barr’s deposition before Congress on Jeffrey Epstein was a masterclass in calculated deflection. While Barr insisted that Epstein’s death was “absolutely” suicide, he conceded that the prison surveillance system had “blind spots”—a detail that conveniently leaves just enough room for speculation without providing definitive answers. His reliance on flawed or incomplete camera footage, combined with his dismissal of alternative forensic perspectives, came off less like transparency and more like institutional damage control. Instead of holding the Bureau of Prisons accountable, Barr’s narrative positioned the failures as unfortunate but inconsequential, a stance that fails to satisfy the public demand for clarity.Just as troubling was Barr’s evasiveness when pressed about Donald Trump’s knowledge of Epstein. He admitted to having spoken with Trump about Epstein’s death but couldn’t recall when one of those conversations occurred—an astonishing lapse considering the gravity of the matter. His reasoning that “if there were more to it, it would have leaked” was not only flippant but dismissive of the very real history of suppression, obstruction, and selective disclosure that has defined the Epstein saga. By leaning on institutional trust in a case defined by betrayal of that very trust, Barr’s testimony did little more than reinforce suspicions that the Department of Justice has long been more concerned with containment than accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Barr-Transcript.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

4 Jan 35min

Mega Edition:    Bill Barr And The Epstein Related Deposition Given To Congress (Part 7-9) (1/4/26)

Mega Edition: Bill Barr And The Epstein Related Deposition Given To Congress (Part 7-9) (1/4/26)

Bill Barr’s deposition before Congress on Jeffrey Epstein was a masterclass in calculated deflection. While Barr insisted that Epstein’s death was “absolutely” suicide, he conceded that the prison surveillance system had “blind spots”—a detail that conveniently leaves just enough room for speculation without providing definitive answers. His reliance on flawed or incomplete camera footage, combined with his dismissal of alternative forensic perspectives, came off less like transparency and more like institutional damage control. Instead of holding the Bureau of Prisons accountable, Barr’s narrative positioned the failures as unfortunate but inconsequential, a stance that fails to satisfy the public demand for clarity.Just as troubling was Barr’s evasiveness when pressed about Donald Trump’s knowledge of Epstein. He admitted to having spoken with Trump about Epstein’s death but couldn’t recall when one of those conversations occurred—an astonishing lapse considering the gravity of the matter. His reasoning that “if there were more to it, it would have leaked” was not only flippant but dismissive of the very real history of suppression, obstruction, and selective disclosure that has defined the Epstein saga. By leaning on institutional trust in a case defined by betrayal of that very trust, Barr’s testimony did little more than reinforce suspicions that the Department of Justice has long been more concerned with containment than accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Barr-Transcript.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

4 Jan 41min

Mega Edition:    Bill Barr And The Epstein Related Deposition Given To Congress (Part 4-6) (1/4/26)

Mega Edition: Bill Barr And The Epstein Related Deposition Given To Congress (Part 4-6) (1/4/26)

Bill Barr’s deposition before Congress on Jeffrey Epstein was a masterclass in calculated deflection. While Barr insisted that Epstein’s death was “absolutely” suicide, he conceded that the prison surveillance system had “blind spots”—a detail that conveniently leaves just enough room for speculation without providing definitive answers. His reliance on flawed or incomplete camera footage, combined with his dismissal of alternative forensic perspectives, came off less like transparency and more like institutional damage control. Instead of holding the Bureau of Prisons accountable, Barr’s narrative positioned the failures as unfortunate but inconsequential, a stance that fails to satisfy the public demand for clarity.Just as troubling was Barr’s evasiveness when pressed about Donald Trump’s knowledge of Epstein. He admitted to having spoken with Trump about Epstein’s death but couldn’t recall when one of those conversations occurred—an astonishing lapse considering the gravity of the matter. His reasoning that “if there were more to it, it would have leaked” was not only flippant but dismissive of the very real history of suppression, obstruction, and selective disclosure that has defined the Epstein saga. By leaning on institutional trust in a case defined by betrayal of that very trust, Barr’s testimony did little more than reinforce suspicions that the Department of Justice has long been more concerned with containment than accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Barr-Transcript.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

4 Jan 39min

Mega Edition:    Bill Barr And The Epstein Related Deposition Given To Congress (Part 1-3) (1/3/26)

Mega Edition: Bill Barr And The Epstein Related Deposition Given To Congress (Part 1-3) (1/3/26)

Bill Barr’s deposition before Congress on Jeffrey Epstein was a masterclass in calculated deflection. While Barr insisted that Epstein’s death was “absolutely” suicide, he conceded that the prison surveillance system had “blind spots”—a detail that conveniently leaves just enough room for speculation without providing definitive answers. His reliance on flawed or incomplete camera footage, combined with his dismissal of alternative forensic perspectives, came off less like transparency and more like institutional damage control. Instead of holding the Bureau of Prisons accountable, Barr’s narrative positioned the failures as unfortunate but inconsequential, a stance that fails to satisfy the public demand for clarity.Just as troubling was Barr’s evasiveness when pressed about Donald Trump’s knowledge of Epstein. He admitted to having spoken with Trump about Epstein’s death but couldn’t recall when one of those conversations occurred—an astonishing lapse considering the gravity of the matter. His reasoning that “if there were more to it, it would have leaked” was not only flippant but dismissive of the very real history of suppression, obstruction, and selective disclosure that has defined the Epstein saga. By leaning on institutional trust in a case defined by betrayal of that very trust, Barr’s testimony did little more than reinforce suspicions that the Department of Justice has long been more concerned with containment than accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Barr-Transcript.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

4 Jan 37min

The USVI Blasts JP Morgan In Court Motions

The USVI Blasts JP Morgan In Court Motions

Throughout its Epstein-related lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, the U.S. Virgin Islands adopted an openly aggressive litigation posture, repeatedly hammering the bank through a series of sharply worded motions. The USVI accused JPMorgan of enabling and profiting from Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation by ignoring obvious red flags, failing basic anti-money-laundering controls, and continuing to provide banking services long after Epstein’s criminal conduct was widely known. Motion after motion, the territory framed JPMorgan not as a passive bystander, but as a sophisticated financial institution that chose profit and client retention over compliance, survivor safety, and the law.In this episode, we revisit those filings to show that the USVI was not merely posturing—it was methodically building a narrative of institutional failure and moral bankruptcy. By dissecting the government’s repeated attacks, we examine how the territory used discovery disputes, sanctions motions, and oppositions to expose what it described as JPMorgan’s internal awareness of Epstein’s activities and its efforts to minimize fallout rather than stop the abuse.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

4 Jan 23min

Ghislaine Maxwell's DOJ Interview:  No Names, No Justice, No Surprise

Ghislaine Maxwell's DOJ Interview: No Names, No Justice, No Surprise

The Department of Justice’s release of the Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts is nothing but theater—a sham staged to protect the powerful and slam the door shut on the Epstein saga. Maxwell, a convicted trafficker, was granted immunity and a microphone to mock survivors, erase the notion of a client list, and cast doubt on Epstein’s death, all while the DOJ used her denials as a shield. The scandal isn’t that these transcripts were released—it’s that the interview happened at all, that the government legitimized a predator’s voice and tried to use it as “closure” for the most explosive trafficking scandal of our time.But this isn’t closure—it’s desperation. They want the public exhausted, numb, and willing to accept Maxwell’s lies as the final word. Yet those who’ve been in the trenches since the beginning know better. This doesn’t end because she says it ends. Every denial and every carefully managed release only proves the cover-up is alive, the names are still hidden, and the truth is still too dangerous to reveal. The DOJ can trot out Maxwell as their mouthpiece, but it won’t work—this fight isn’t over, and when the reckoning comes, it won’t be Maxwell or the elites doing the laughing.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

4 Jan 15min

How Jeffrey Epstein's Non Prosecution Agreement Protected Sarah Kellen

How Jeffrey Epstein's Non Prosecution Agreement Protected Sarah Kellen

The Epstein Non-Prosecution Agreement functioned as a sweeping shield not just for Jeffrey Epstein, but for his named and unnamed co-conspirators—and that protection proved decisive for Sarah Kellen Vickers. The language of the agreement was unusually broad, extending immunity beyond Epstein himself to any potential co-conspirators identified during the investigation, even if they were never formally charged. As one of Epstein’s closest associates and a central figure in managing his residences, scheduling girls, and facilitating travel, Kellen Vickers was squarely within the category of individuals who would have faced serious prosecutorial exposure absent that deal. Once the NPA was executed, federal prosecutors effectively tied their own hands, foreclosing the possibility of bringing charges against her in the Southern District of Florida.In practical terms, the agreement froze accountability in place at the top, ensuring that Epstein alone absorbed criminal liability while those beneath him were insulated from scrutiny. Despite years of survivor testimony and documentary evidence placing Sarah Kellen Vickers at the operational heart of Epstein’s trafficking enterprise, the NPA became an impenetrable legal wall that prosecutors repeatedly cited as justification for inaction. The result was that Kellen Vickers avoided indictment, trial, and public accountability—not because evidence was lacking, but because the deal was deliberately constructed to bury co-conspirator liability. It stands as one of the clearest examples of how the Epstein NPA didn’t merely resolve a case, but actively erased entire lines of prosecution that should have followed.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

4 Jan 13min

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